What Is One of the More Concerning Side Effects of Treating

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Multiple Choice

What is one of the more concerning side effects of treating ADHD with amphetamines or methylphenidate (Ritalin) ?

• A) The high rate of drug dependence that develops.
• B) Decreased height and weight gain in children.
• C) Increased numbers of suicide attempts.
• D) Liver dysfunction.

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Definitions:

Auditory Stimuli

Sounds or noises that initiate a response or reaction in the listener.

Effortful Processing

A type of information processing in the brain that requires a conscious effort and attention, unlike automatic processes.

Automatic Processing

Cognitive operations that occur without conscious thought, often quickly and effortlessly, such as recognizing faces or understanding words.

Incidental Information

Information that is not essential or central but may be encountered or learned by chance.